Republicans active in North Carolina ahead of DNC

President Obama and the Democrats are converging on Charlotte, N.C., next week for their three-day national convention, but Republicans aren't ceding the spotlight in the swing state.

Back on the stump in Ohio and Iowa, Romney and Obama trade jabs

Mitt Romney on Saturday aimed to keep his post-convention momentum going with a campaign stop in the battleground state of Ohio, while President Obama countered with the start of a campaign march through four swing states that he hopes will inject a jolt of energy into his re-election bid ahead of the Democratic National Convention next week in North Carolina.

House panel probing stimulus cash for MSNBC ads

A House panel is calling on the U.S. Department of Labor to turn over all records involving a half-million dollar contract funded through President Obama's $831 billion stimulus program that paid for more than 100 commercials on MSNBC touting a "green jobs" initiative.

U.N. envoy to Assad: Change is urgently needed

The U.N.'s new envoy to Syria said on Saturday that President Bashar Assad's regime should realize that the need for change was both "urgent" and "necessary" and that it must meet the "legitimate" demands of the Syrian people.

Immigration agency's chief of staff resigns amid misconduct probe

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's chief of staff has resigned amid allegations of inappropriate behavior and potential sexual harassment, and congressional Republicans have vowed to conduct their own review of the Obama administration.

San Antonio's Mayor Julian Castro, Democrats' keynote speaker, steps into spotlight

It's been a long time since any Texas Democrat was relevant on the national stage – think then-State Treasurer Ann Richards in 1988 – but a couple of young and very ambitious brothers from San Antonio hope to change that next week at the party's national convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Ex-Marine tweeted about killing co-workers in '09

Unhappy with his life as a Marine stationed in California, Terence Tyler posed a question three years ago on Twitter: "is it normal to want to kill ALL of ur coworkers?"

Notre Dame pounds Navy 50-10 in Dublin

Notre Dame scored touchdowns on its first three possessions and defensive end Stephon Tuitt returned a fumble 77 yards for another TD as the Fighting Irish routed Navy 50-10 in Saturday's season opener in Ireland.

Redskins set final roster, make changes at receiver

The Washington Redskins continued the sweeping change at the wide receiver position Friday night in keeping seven on their final roster.

Isaac finally leaves Gulf; uncertainty fills gap

As Isaac's drenching rains and cooling winds drifted north of the Gulf Coast, heat and humidity moved back in — along with frustration, exhaustion and uncertainty.

DNC security rules trigger free speech worries

Starting Saturday, someone walking through Charlotte's central business district could run afoul of the law by carrying water bottles, hair spray, socks or magic markers under sweeping security rules enacted ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

Up to 10,000 Yosemite visitors at risk of virus

Up to 10,000 people who were guests in certain lodging cabins at Yosemite National Park might have been exposed to a deadly mouse-borne virus, park officials confirmed Friday as rangers handled a slew of calls from frightened visitors.

Waters recede in Louisiana, leaving sopping mess

Isaac sloshed north into the central U.S. on Friday after flooding stretches of Louisiana and Mississippi and knocking out power, leaving entire water-logged neighborhoods without lights, air conditioning or clean water.

Judge restores 3 early voting days in Ohio

A federal judge in Ohio on Friday granted a request from President Barack Obama's campaign to give all voters in the swing state the option of casting their ballot in person during the three days before Election Day.

Ex-Marine kills 2, self at N.J. supermarket

A New Jersey supermarket employee wearing military clothing opened fire at the closed store early Friday as a dozen or more co-workers worked inside, killing two of them and himself, a prosecutor said.

Commentary

DECKER: 5 Questions with Mallory Factor

Mallory Factor is a Forbes columnist, senior editor of "Money and Politics" for The Street.com and professor of international politics and American government at The Citadel.

THOMPSON: Putting Americans back to work

The U.S. Department of Labor stated in the late 1800s that Labor Day was established to celebrate the "strength and spirit of the trade and labor organizations." Unfortunately, true Labor Day celebrations have taken a back seat to the mere enjoyment of a three-day weekend.

MIX: Barack Obama: 'I owe those unions'

In his book "The Audacity of Hope," then-candidate Barack Obama, when talking about his relationship with Big Labor union officials, wrote: "I owe those unions. When their leaders call, I do my best to call them back right away. I don't consider this corrupting in any way."

MILLER: Hollywood's rebels

In Hollywood, it's easier to be a drug addict, drunk driver or adulterer than it is to be a Republican. The liberal power structure is ready to forgive any crime except the casting of a vote for a right-of-center candidate. Actors or musicians who dare associate themselves with the GOP put their careers at risk.

EDITORIAL: Beware bad gas

The corner gas station soon might be pumping fuel with an extra slug of ethanol. That's bad news for drivers because they could be saddled with the bill for big repair expenses. Drivers can thank the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for this because bureaucrats there have been unrelenting in their push to dilute pure gasoline with a politically correct additive.